Massachusetts Congressmember Jim McGovern calls on President Biden to pardon environmental activist Steven Donziger, who has been targeted for years by oil and gas giant … Will Biden Pardon Steven DonzigerRead more
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Just the Beginning of Climate Emergency
Hurricane Idalia has left a trail of flooding and destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, inundating coastal towns and leaving over 300,000 customers across the … Just the Beginning of Climate EmergencyRead more
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61 Cop City Opponents Hit with RICO Charges
in Atlanta, Georgia, where the state’s Republican attorney general has announced a sweeping new RICO indictment against 61 activists and others he accuses of being … 61 Cop City Opponents Hit with RICO ChargesRead more
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Top-Ranking NYPD Officer Abruptly Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
The NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed police officer resigned abruptly Friday amid bombshell allegations he demanded sexual favors from his subordinates on the force, the latest scandal … Top-Ranking NYPD Officer Abruptly Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual MisconductRead more
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Montana Rules Youth Have Constitutional Right to Healthy Climate
In a landmark climate case, a judge in Montana has ruled in favor of a group of young people who have sued Montana for violating … Montana Rules Youth Have Constitutional Right to Healthy ClimateRead more
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“Dangerous Stunts” at the Border
On Monday, the Texas Military Department confirmed that a member of the Texas Army National Guard had discharged his weapon over the weekend during a … “Dangerous Stunts” at the BorderRead more
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When Correspondents Came Home, Part 2
A few days after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, George W. Bush’s press secretary arranged a … When Correspondents Came Home, Part 2Read more
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5.5 million U.S. adults use hallucinogens
Hallucinogen use has increased since 2015, overall and particularly among adults 26 and older, while use decreased in adolescents aged 12-17 years according to a … 5.5 million U.S. adults use hallucinogensRead more
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When Correspondents Came Home, Part 1
I have never gotten over a story The New York Times ran in its Sunday magazine back in May 2016. Maybe you will remember the … When Correspondents Came Home, Part 1Read more
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“New Path” After Decades of U.S. Interference
Commemorations are being planned in Chile for September 11 to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-backed military coup that ousted democratically elected President Salvador … “New Path” After Decades of U.S. InterferenceRead more